1. audience through the film and helps to emphasise the
characters’ emotions. The music perfectly matches the
events in time and arein sync to the climax. A mixture of
piano, violin and harp areplayed gently in the
background to emphasise the seriousness and emotional
scenes in the film.
Thomson, Morris and Spencer have chosen the plot
outline for this film extremely well, all issues have
carefully been addressed as the topics included are
sensitive and relatable to many people. Camera quality
and editing is also remarkable and helps to enhance the
characters’ emotions, allowing the audience to have a
clearer understanding and makes them feel more
involved in the film.
Jade’s (Anita
Brahimi), Olly’s
(Max Potter) and
Carol’s (Mazzy
Westwood)
performances are
phenomenal. Their
outstanding acting creates sensational performances
and extremely emotional scenes.
Heart breaking monologues are used throughout the
film to allow the viewer an insight into Jade’s thoughts,
these run from the beginning of the film right through
until the end. The monologues help the viewer to under-
Have you ever known a film to make your
heart drop and for your eyes to tearup
within 5 minutes? Well ‘Jade’ is definitely
one to do so. An almighty three in one. The
short film covers topics from death to
adoption to sexuality and all three issues
are sure to make your heart swell up.
Holly
Thomson’s
Production
for the
short film
‘Jade’ has
hit the roof. Within seconds of the film
starting the audience is instantly taken by
Jade’s (Anita Brahimi) situation as their
hearts pour out to her trapped identity. Not
only is the audience drawn to Jade’s secret,
it isn’t long before we are dragged into
more secrets and lies of Jade’s past as the
truth slowly unfolds. Emotions run high as
Jade experiences a traumaticdeath in the
family and her life is left feeling empty. The
audience is left speechless as secrets and
lies unfold one after another.
Credit has to be given for the choice of
music used in the film. The music guides the
THE NEW SHORT FILM ‘JADE’ IS
GUARANTEED TO BRING A TEAR
TO YOUR EYE stand the narrative as it can become complex in some areas,
however the monologue guides the viewer through the film.
‘Jade’ is a truly emotional moving film that definitely deserves a
watch. Credit must be given to Thomson for creating such a heart
breaking film that addresses many issues that people struggle
with today, particularly sexuality. It is guaranteed to have an
impact on the viewer as
many are unaware of the
difficulties people struggle
with when dealing with
bereavement, adoption
and sexuality.
The short film ‘Jade’ is
available to watch on YouTube from Friday 3rd February 2017.
Directed by Holly Thomson
Starring Anita Brahimi, Max Potter,Mazzy Westwood and Francesca Carroll
Written by Holly Thomson, Kieran Morris and Chloe Spencer
